Administrative Assistant, School of Medicine, Premedical Graduate Sciences Certificate Program
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 16, 2024
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's generous benefits package that includes: competitive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development & certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave and community service leave. Learn more about VCU's benefits here: https://hr.vcu.edu/careers-at-vcu/why-work-at-vcu/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support and program coordination for the Premedical Graduate Sciences Certificate Program (CERT) and its director. The Pre-medical Graduate Health Sciences Certificate (CERT) program of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is a one-year in-person, graduate-level program for individuals seeking to enhance their qualifications for admission into professional school, including medical and dental school. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating student workshops, orientations, and recruitment events; designing and implementing methods for tracking student progress following graduation; assisting with long-term strategic planning for premedical and predental CERT. In addition, this position will act as the administrative assistant to the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Research Training and support the administrative efforts of the Office of Research in general during peak periods.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
- Must have the ability to work independently, relying on good judgment and professional skills to manage correspondence and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with information systems, use of complex spreadsheets, word processing, and social media
- Must have a working knowledge base of biomedical terminology
- Ability to work in a diverse environment required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Writing ability that demonstrates attention to audience, tone, nuance and detail
- Ability to work effectively while juggling several assignments simultaneously.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced computer skills
- Familiarity with graduate education
- Familiarity with medical education.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!
Salary Range: $35,000-$45,000
Position Details:
Department: SOM Graduate Education
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
University Job Title: Coordinator SS 1-3 (35111N-35113N)
Contact Name: Brittany Usera
Contact Email: brittany.usera@vcuhealth.org
